What to do in an Emergency?

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NotesAnyone with a basic understanding of medical treatment can administer aid at the first signs of trouble.Now, you've already called for helpStay calm and try to be reassuringDone BySebastian Oliveros SerranoWhat to do in an Emergency?First Aid"U could do the difference between life and death"The first thing you should do in any situation is performing the Three C's...Check, Call n' CareThe SurroundingsIs the scene safe for you to approachDo not rush into a situation where you could end up as a victim yourself!It could be selfish but... "Me, Myself and I"Next , do the primary survey aboutthe injuredIs he/she/it conscious?Don't forget the ABC's AirwayBreathingCirculationThere's no time to share it on OrAfter checking the victimYou've got to Callthe EMS Emergency Medical ServicesCheckyou know who to call,Don't you?¡It's more than a requirement!Knowing a number sounds simple but it varies from country to countryand here in ColombiaDoesn't exist!In here, you can call toIf you're having an emergency

Remember, if you're traveling find out the right number of your location. Then you've got it, it's time to call for help but there are few things you have to know before dialingKnow who to ask forKnow what to sayLet's get ready to answerWhere are you?What's the phone number there?What happened?How many?How old?Anything else?¿?Don't hang up!Let them tell you "we're done"But it could take some minutes 'till they arriveDo not leave the victim alone for an extensive amount of timeDepends on you toCareOf itTakeHow to do it?HELP IS ON WAYEVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHTCaring for an Unconscious Person Determine ResponsivenessCheck for breathing and a pulselook, listen, feelIf the person remains unresponsive, prep for CPRUnless you suspect an spinal injury let it where it's rolling him onto his back and open his airwayPerform 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths (optional)Do yo Remember the ABC's?AriwayBreathingCirculation

Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical helpPay attention to these don'tsDont feed or hydrate an unconscious person , it could cause chocking or asphyxiationDon't leave it aloneDon't prop up unconscious person's head with a pillowDon`t slap or slash with water an unconscious person's face, that's stupidJenny Arenas11.02sThanks for your attention